Chess Player Suspended After Allegedly Poisoning Rival During Tournament ♟️

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  1. Alleged Poisoning Incident
    A Russian chess player is accused of poisoning her rival with mercury during a tournament.

  2. Motivation Behind the Act
    The accused confessed, citing “personal hostility” and wanting to scare her opponent out of the tournament.

  3. Consequences and Aftermath
    The player faces jail time and has been suspended from Russian chess events, with a potential lifetime ban.

Read more at: Chess.com